Dinosaur fossils in Laos
The Paleobiology Database records 23 non-avian dinosaur finds in Laos, from 3 genera. The oldest is Ichthyovenator laosensis from the Aptian age, about 121.4 million years old. The youngest is Tangvayosaurus hoffeti from the Aptian age, as young as about 100.5 million years. Ages are the range the database gives for the rocks, so a find can be tens of millions of years across.
- 23finds
- 3genera
- 121.4oldest, million years ago
- 100.5youngest, million years ago
It ranks 43rd of 93 countries on the map by number of finds. The most recorded dinosaurs are Mandschurosaurus (2), Tangvayosaurus (2) and Ichthyovenator (1). The rock formation with the most finds is called Grès supérieurs, with 23.
Which dinosaurs were found in Laos?
The genera with the most finds here:
| Dinosaur | Finds |
|---|---|
| Mandschurosaurus | 2 |
| Tangvayosaurus | 2 |
| Ichthyovenator | 1 |
Rock formations with dinosaur finds in Laos
| Formation | Finds |
|---|---|
| Grès supérieurs | 23 |
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